Can you use Shimano rotors with Hope brakes?
Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the expected performance of Hope brakes is guaranteed only when the brakes are coupled with the rotors specifically designed for them.
Can I use any rotors with Shimano brakes?
All shimano calipers and rotors are cross compatible. There is actually only very few brand rotors on the market that dont work with shimano.
Does Hope make centerlock rotors?
Hope finally adds a Centerlock option to their floating road disc brake rotors, opening up more customization possibilities for modern road and gravel bikes.
Are Hope brakes worth it?
Hope brakes always show up and scream quality. From the adjustments, feel, and just manufacturing aesthetics, they do not disappoint. The lever reach and the pull is all adjustable. The power the brakes have to the feel is just like no other brake I’ve tried.
How thick are hope floating rotors?
Only available in 160 or 140mm sizes and with a black centre, these lightweight rotors are only 1.8mm thick as opposed to the standard 2mm – which gives incredible weights: 160mm is 78g and the 140mm is just 64g! Add the Ti bolt kit to reduce weight even further!
Are hope E4 and V4 pads the same?
V4 is the slightly longer pad, the E4 is the dark coloured backing.
Is it OK to use SRAM rotors with Shimano brakes?
Condensed answer: SRAM rotors can be used with Shimano disc brakes. The diameter of the rotors should match the system’s settings. The rotors have to be compatible with the wheel’s hub too.
Are all Shimano centerlock rotors the same?
No. The center lock spline on the hub is the same, only the lock ring is different.
Can you convert 6 bolt to centerlock?
You can’t physically put a centerlock rotor on a six-bolt mount, because there’s nowhere for it to go.
What’s the difference between hope E4 and V4?
The basic difference between the E4 and the V4 is that the E4 has two “smaller” pistons, whereas the V4 has one “small” piston and one “large” piston. Having a larger piston at the end of a hydraulic system equals more force.
How thick are Shimano rotors?
Shimano rotors are made 1.8mm thick and should be replaced when the thickness has been reduced to 1.5mm.